KRONES AG (KRN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KRN - DE0006335003 - Common Stock
142.6 EUR
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KRN. KRN was compared to 115 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While KRN belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KRN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- KRN had positive earnings in the past year.
- KRN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- KRN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years KRN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of KRN (6.01%) is better than 73.91% of its industry peers.
- KRN's Return On Equity of 14.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRN outperforms 75.65% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.63%, KRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- KRN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.37%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.97%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (11.63%) for KRN is above the 3 year average (10.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.01% | ||
| ROE | 14.28% | ||
| ROIC | 11.63% |
ROA(3y)5.11%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)13.07%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)10.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- KRN's Profit Margin of 5.24% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KRN outperforms 59.13% of its industry peers.
- KRN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KRN has a Operating Margin of 7.19%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KRN outperforms 54.78% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRN has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.35%, KRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- KRN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.24% | ||
| GM | 53.35% |
OM growth 3Y13.3%
OM growth 5Y31.4%
PM growth 3Y10.38%
PM growth 5Y85.26%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- KRN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- KRN has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KRN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- KRN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KRN has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KRN (0.01) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- KRN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- KRN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRN outperforms 98.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC7.18%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that KRN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KRN has a Current ratio (1.39) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that KRN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KRN has a Quick ratio (1.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.20% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 96.42% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 8.15% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, KRN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.98% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.2%
EPS 3Y25.19%
EPS 5Y96.42%
EPS Q2Q%3.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y13.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.98%
Sales Q2Q%4.72%
3.2 Future
- KRN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.52% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.97% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.97%
EPS Next 2Y12.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.56%
EPS Next 5Y9.52%
Revenue Next Year7.23%
Revenue Next 2Y6.11%
Revenue Next 3Y6.12%
Revenue Next 5Y5.97%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.53, which indicates a correct valuation of KRN.
- 77.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- KRN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.91, which indicates a correct valuation of KRN.
- 66.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29, KRN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KRN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KRN is cheaper than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KRN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KRN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- KRN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KRN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y12.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KRN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.82%.
- KRN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.50.
- KRN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KRN has a limited annual growth rate of 5.29%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.29%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- KRN pays out 28.35% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of KRN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.35%
EPS Next 2Y12.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.56%
FRA:KRN (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
142.6
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Inst Owners20.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.50B
Revenue(TTM)5.53B
Net Income(TTM)289.62M
Analysts81.11
Price Target156.61 (9.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
Yearly Dividend2.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.29%
DP28.35%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.49%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.37%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.42%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.44%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)0.89%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)4.09%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)9.84%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.64%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.22%
PT rev (1m)1.06%
PT rev (3m)0.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.44 | ||
| P/B | 2.22 | ||
| P/tB | 3.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.19 |
EPS(TTM)9.18
EY6.44%
EPS(NY)11.04
Fwd EY7.74%
FCF(TTM)6.49
FCFY4.55%
OCF(TTM)12.47
OCFY8.74%
SpS174.93
BVpS64.21
TBVpS45.3
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)0.16
Graham Number115.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.01% | ||
| ROE | 14.28% | ||
| ROCE | 16.04% | ||
| ROIC | 11.63% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.98% | ||
| OM | 7.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.24% | ||
| GM | 53.35% | ||
| FCFM | 3.71% |
ROA(3y)5.11%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)13.07%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)10.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)13.79%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)19.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.31%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y22.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y40.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y36.18%
OM growth 3Y13.3%
OM growth 5Y31.4%
PM growth 3Y10.38%
PM growth 5Y85.26%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 105.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 112.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 70.83% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score8
WACC7.18%
ROIC/WACC1.62
Cap/Depr(3y)96.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.08%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.2%
EPS 3Y25.19%
EPS 5Y96.42%
EPS Q2Q%3.37%
EPS Next Y13.97%
EPS Next 2Y12.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.56%
EPS Next 5Y9.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y13.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.98%
Sales Q2Q%4.72%
Revenue Next Year7.23%
Revenue Next 2Y6.11%
Revenue Next 3Y6.12%
Revenue Next 5Y5.97%
EBIT growth 1Y16.48%
EBIT growth 3Y28.43%
EBIT growth 5Y39.26%
EBIT Next Year62.42%
EBIT Next 3Y24.45%
EBIT Next 5Y15.87%
FCF growth 1Y382.21%
FCF growth 3Y3.15%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y140.7%
OCF growth 3Y8.72%
OCF growth 5Y35.97%
KRONES AG / KRN.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KRN.DE.
What is the valuation status for KRN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KRONES AG (KRN.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of KRN stock?
KRONES AG (KRN.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KRN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is 15.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.22.
What is the financial health of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is 6 / 10.